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Business and Office Administration: Books & eBooks
Management Accounting at the Hudson's Bay Company : From Quill Pen to Digitization by Spraakman, Gary'Management Accounting at the Hudson's Bay Company: From Quill Pen to Digitization describes the 1670 to 2005 evolution of management accounting at the longest surviving commercial company in the world.... A study of 335 years may seem daunting until recognizing that management accounting does not change often, and changes are exciting, dramatic and consequential....
Business and Government in Canada by Roy, JeffreyBoundaries between business and government are increasingly fluid and often transcended. Yet it remains important to acknowledge and make appropriate use of the fundamental differences between these sectors....while pointing out the challenges that remain in terms of the formation and successful performance of such hybrids in Canada, a challenge that calls for political leadership as well as social learning.
Call Number: 352540815
ISBN: 9780776606583
Publication Date: 2007
From Hello to Goodbye : Proactive Tips for Maintaining Positive Employee Relations by Walters, Christine V.Evaluating the complete employment relationship in reverse--from departure through hire— From Hello to Goodbye is the HR professional's complete guide to understanding the various ways business relationships end, managing disability and leave issues, properly classifying workers, maintaining an inclusive workplace, increasing retention, and avoiding litigation...
Getting to 'Yes And' : The Art of Business Improv by Kulhan, Bob....Drawing on principles from cognitive and social psychology, behavioral economics, and communication, Kulhan teaches readers to think on their feet and approach the most typical business challenges with fresh eyes and openness. He shows how improv techniques such as the'Yes, and'approach, divergent and convergent thinking, and focusing on being present can translate into more productive meetings, swifter decisions, stronger collaboration, positive conflict resolution, mindfulness, and more. Moving from the individual to the organizational level, Kulhan compiles time-tested teaching methods and training exercises into an instrumental guide that readers can readily implement as a party of one or a company of thousands.
Take Care : How to Be a Great Employer for Working Carers by Grayson, DavidThere could be as many as 300 million caregivers in the global workforce providing care for loved ones...However, despite the demands and pressures that caregivers are under, many organisations offer little practical support to employees – support that, if provided correctly, will benefit both employee and employer. Take Care is a practical guide that enables employers to better understand and support employees with caring responsibilities.
Mass Marketing and Consumer Fraud : Background, Issues, and Data by Parham, Martin A.This book explores consumer fraud and identity theft as well as telemarketing fraud which is both the oldest, and in some respects, the most persistent form of mass-marketing fraud that Canada and the United States have been actively combating for more than a decade now.
Microeconomics : A Critical Companion by Fine, BenFrom the culmination of 40 years of teaching, research and policy advice on political economy, Ben Fine critically exposes the methodological and conceptual content of dominant microeconomic models without sacrificing the technical detail required for those completing a first degree in economics or entering postgraduate study. The result is a book which is sure to establish a strong presence on undergraduate reading lists and in comparative literature on the subject.
Call Number: 961310650
ISBN: 9780745336022
Publication Date: 2016
A Primer on Microeconomics by Beveridge, Thomas M.This book brings a real commonsense approach to basic microeconomics. It delivers clear statements of essential economic principles, supported by easy-to-understand examples, and uncluttered by extraneous material; the goal being to provide a concise, readable primer that covers the substance of microeconomic theory. It also looks at the efficient operation of competitive markets and what may cause those markets to fail; the benefits from trade; profit maximization; the consequences of choice; and the implications of imperfect competition.
Becoming a Can-do Leader : A Guide for the Busy Manager by Satterthwaite, FrankManage without giving up the work you love and discover the leader within. Conventional management thinking says that to manage effectively you must delegate. It implies that managers fall into a dangerous trap when they continue to perform tasks they love from a previous role. And it says that to not “let go” is to give in to a controlling tendency that robs staff of development opportunities.